M 16 (F)
Work on proofreading and editing in class.
1. Paragraphs -- order, connection, topic sentences, transition words
2. Sentences -- combining and tightening, eliminating sentence fragments and run-ons.
3. Punctuation -- correct use of commas, periods, semi-colons, and colons.
HW: Finalize photo narrative essays. Submit via dropbox -- due on Tuesday. Also bring in a printed out copy.
T 17 (A)
Record in reading logs.
Reading and appreciating photo essays.
HW: Independent reading
W 18 (B)
HW: Independent reading
Th 19 (C) Double:
Writing about reading -- as a topic for blogging
How the blogging and regular classroom communities will work
HW: "Flipped" Grammar Lesson #4; begin grammar work in workbook
F 20 (D)
Double:
Blogging topics: how to write about what we read
Writing about Reading:
How does writing about something you read change the way you think about it? (Do a "write around" from An Elephant in the Garden. What do you notice in this excerpt that you hadn't noticed before? Look for particular words or phrases that stand out -- why do they capture your attention? Why do you think the writer puts that particular detail or element into the book? How does it affect your impressions or emotions as you read?)
Both: Grammar work (chapter 24) and vocabulary work (unit 3)
HW: Study for grammar quiz (chapter 24) on Tuesday; independent reading in time left
Week 6: Sept. 23-27
M (E)
Camp Allen Field Trip
T (F)
Grammar Quiz: Chapter 24 (Punctuation, part deux)
6A: Writing about Reading
How does writing about something you read change the way you think about it? (Do a "write around" from An Elephant in the Garden. What do you notice in this excerpt that you hadn't noticed before? Look for particular words or phrases that stand out -- why do they capture your attention? Why do you think the writer puts that particular detail or element into the book? How does it affect your impressions or emotions as you read?)
HW: Independent Reading: 3 sticky notes for every 20-30 minutes
W (A)
Mini-lesson: Theme
Instructions for "Writing from Reading" Activity:
Organize your sticky notes from your reading.
* What is the dominant theme or idea that you find in your responses?
* What connections can you make as you follow the development of your thoughts?
Write: What is the main idea or theme in the book you are reading? As you define your theme, use specific examples from your reading and your notes to support your point. Include page numbers in parentheses if you quote directly from your book.
Independent reading and conferences
HW: Study for Vocabulary Quiz #3
Th (B)
Vocabulary Quiz #3
Introduction to first blog post/alternative writing assignment
All permissions for bloggers due by tomorrow
Follow-up discussion of theme using "party theme" picture
HW: Brainstorming for "About Me" post ("My Life as a Writer" essay); turn in your blogging permission form if you have not already done so
F (C)
Double:
Set up blog; begin working on your "About Me" post
Non-bloggers: Work on English Workshop, chapter 1 (the writing process); begin "My Life as a Writer" essay or choose one of the assignments from the book
HW: Independent reading and 3 sticky notes
M 30 (D)
Update reading logs
Continue working on setting up blogs and first blog posts.
HW: Finish first blog posts and submit for review.
T 1 (E)
Hand out copies of Number the Stars
Recap plot and note significant characters
Discuss possible emerging themes
Read together: Chapter 3: "Where Is Mrs. Hirsch?"
HW: Review chapters 1-3 and look for details that might connect to one of the themes we've discussed; write a paragraph in your Reading Notebook about the evidence you find and how it relates to the theme you have chosen. Be prepared to discuss the theme based on your paragraph.
W 2 (F)
Continue discussing themes in Number the Stars. Read Together: Chapter 4: "It Will Be a Long Night"
HW: Read Chapter 5: "Who Is the Dark-Haired One?" and write three sticky note responses about theme.
Remind students to bring their vocabulary books the day before
Th 3 (A)
Continue discussion of theme in Number the Stars, focusing on Chapter 5. Where do you find clues to themes we have already discussed? Which new themes do you see emerging?
HW: Begin work on Unit 4 (Review) in Wordskills (vocabulary workbook)
F 4 (B)
Complete work on Unit 4 (Review) in Wordskills (vocabulary workbook)
Review vocabulary words together using vocabulary.com
HW: Independent Reading and 3 sticky note responses -- look for clues to theme
Monday-Tuesday: Blogging, collect reading logs and sticky note responses
Wednesday, Oct. 9th: Vocabulary, Unit 1 Test
Thursday: Read together Number the Stars, Chapter 6: "Is the Weather Good for Fishing?"
Work on proofreading and editing in class.
1. Paragraphs -- order, connection, topic sentences, transition words
2. Sentences -- combining and tightening, eliminating sentence fragments and run-ons.
3. Punctuation -- correct use of commas, periods, semi-colons, and colons.
HW: Finalize photo narrative essays. Submit via dropbox -- due on Tuesday. Also bring in a printed out copy.
T 17 (A)
Record in reading logs.
Reading and appreciating photo essays.
HW: Independent reading
W 18 (B)
HW: Independent reading
Th 19 (C)
Double:
Writing about reading -- as a topic for blogging
How the blogging and regular classroom communities will work
Both: Introduction to blogging; review grammar concepts: Chapter 24: Punctuation (part deux)
HW: "Flipped" Grammar Lesson #4; begin grammar work in workbook
F 20 (D)
Double:
Blogging topics: how to write about what we read
Writing about Reading:
How does writing about something you read change the way you think about it? (Do a "write around" from An Elephant in the Garden. What do you notice in this excerpt that you hadn't noticed before? Look for particular words or phrases that stand out -- why do they capture your attention? Why do you think the writer puts that particular detail or element into the book? How does it affect your impressions or emotions as you read?)
Both: Grammar work (chapter 24) and vocabulary work (unit 3)
HW: Study for grammar quiz (chapter 24) on Tuesday; independent reading in time left
Week 6: Sept. 23-27
M (E)
Camp Allen Field Trip
T (F)
Grammar Quiz: Chapter 24 (Punctuation, part deux)
6A: Writing about Reading
How does writing about something you read change the way you think about it? (Do a "write around" from An Elephant in the Garden. What do you notice in this excerpt that you hadn't noticed before? Look for particular words or phrases that stand out -- why do they capture your attention? Why do you think the writer puts that particular detail or element into the book? How does it affect your impressions or emotions as you read?)
HW: Independent Reading: 3 sticky notes for every 20-30 minutes
W (A)
Mini-lesson: Theme
Instructions for "Writing from Reading" Activity:
Organize your sticky notes from your reading.
* What is the dominant theme or idea that you find in your responses?
* What connections can you make as you follow the development of your thoughts?
Write: What is the main idea or theme in the book you are reading? As you define your theme, use specific examples from your reading and your notes to support your point. Include page numbers in parentheses if you quote directly from your book.
Independent reading and conferences
HW: Study for Vocabulary Quiz #3
Th (B)
Vocabulary Quiz #3
Introduction to first blog post/alternative writing assignment
All permissions for bloggers due by tomorrow
Follow-up discussion of theme using "party theme" picture
HW: Brainstorming for "About Me" post ("My Life as a Writer" essay); turn in your blogging permission form if you have not already done so
F (C)
Double:
Set up blog; begin working on your "About Me" post
Non-bloggers: Work on English Workshop, chapter 1 (the writing process); begin "My Life as a Writer" essay or choose one of the assignments from the book
HW: Independent reading and 3 sticky notes
M 30 (D)
Update reading logs
Continue working on setting up blogs and first blog posts.
HW: Finish first blog posts and submit for review.
T 1 (E)
Hand out copies of Number the Stars
Recap plot and note significant characters
Discuss possible emerging themes
Read together: Chapter 3: "Where Is Mrs. Hirsch?"
HW: Review chapters 1-3 and look for details that might connect to one of the themes we've discussed; write a paragraph in your Reading Notebook about the evidence you find and how it relates to the theme you have chosen. Be prepared to discuss the theme based on your paragraph.
W 2 (F)
Continue discussing themes in Number the Stars.
Read Together: Chapter 4: "It Will Be a Long Night"
HW: Read Chapter 5: "Who Is the Dark-Haired One?" and write three sticky note responses about theme.
Remind students to bring their vocabulary books the day before
Th 3 (A)
Continue discussion of theme in Number the Stars, focusing on Chapter 5. Where do you find clues to themes we have already discussed? Which new themes do you see emerging?
HW: Begin work on Unit 4 (Review) in Wordskills (vocabulary workbook)
F 4 (B)
Complete work on Unit 4 (Review) in Wordskills (vocabulary workbook)
Review vocabulary words together using vocabulary.com
HW: Independent Reading and 3 sticky note responses -- look for clues to theme
Monday-Tuesday: Blogging, collect reading logs and sticky note responses
Wednesday, Oct. 9th: Vocabulary, Unit 1 Test
Thursday: Read together Number the Stars, Chapter 6: "Is the Weather Good for Fishing?"